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Team player:

Will the person listen to what other people say or

bring to the project? Will the person work cooperatively with other

members of the team toward a common goal?

Shared vision or goal:

Can you

agree on what the outcome of a

project will look like? The ability to

work in tandem toward the same goal is

critical to good partnerships.

Highly motivated:

Does the

person share your passion for giving

a project 100 percent? Will the per-

son go the extra mile and do whatever it

takes to make it successful? Look for driv-

ers who can move the project forward.

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• DECEMBER 2015

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Six Qualities

Of Exceptional Business Partners

WHEN CONSIDERING INVESTING TIME and money with vendors or clients, do yourself a favor and look

closely for these six qualities:

Good communicator:

Nothing spells

frustration faster than someone who

does not return calls and emails, or

does but provides the barest of details on a

project or leaves out critical information. Can

the person explain what he’s thinking in a clear

and concise manner?

Trustworthiness:

Does the person do

what they say they will do? Do you have

confidence that the person is authentic and

cares about your interests in the final outcome?

Problem

solver:

If the

first method

or option doesn’t

work, will the person

take the initiative to

look for alternative

solutions to solve

problems and over-

come challenges? If

not, you may end up

at a dead end.